What type of fabric wall covering installation is excluded from a painter's scope?

• A. Fabrics that are simply painted over
• B. Non-woven fabrics stapled to studs
• C. All fabrics installed with adhesive only
• D. Fabrics that must be sewn, stretched, and fixed to walls using wooden battens

Answer: (D)

The task being tested is where a painter’s finish work stops and a textile/installation task begins. Fabrics that must be sewn, stretched, and fixed to walls using wooden battens require sewing, measuring, and constructing a supporting frame. This is a textile installation method that involves tensioning and framing the fabric, which goes beyond painting and basic wallcovering application. It’s typically handled by upholsterers or carpenters, not painters.

Fabrics simply painted over are treated as a painting task on a fabric surface, and fabrics installed with adhesive or stapled as wallcoverings stay within the realm of decorative finishing work the painter handles. Therefore, that sewn-and-batten method is excluded from a painter’s scope.